Halloween Safety
Published Date: Oct 27
While planning your Halloween activities and choosing costumes for your children, keep in mind some safety tips to avoid injury.
According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year. There is also an increase in burns and falls during Halloween activities. Make note of the Safe Kids Halloween Safety tips.
To avoid falls from cumbersome costumes, dangerous treats, and risky activity on Halloween night, the Alabama Department of Public Health recommends parents and children follow these safety tips.
According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year. There is also an increase in burns and falls during Halloween activities. Make note of the Safe Kids Halloween Safety tips.
To avoid falls from cumbersome costumes, dangerous treats, and risky activity on Halloween night, the Alabama Department of Public Health recommends parents and children follow these safety tips.
2017 Health & Safety Fair - Burnin' Down the House
Published Date: Sep 20
UAB will be holding a Health and Safety Fair on Campus during the week of Homecoming.
The Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 6th from 10:30am-2:30pm on the UAB Campus Green.
image by David Gunnells/UAB
A Fire Safety Demonstration involving the burning of full-scale models of residence hall rooms will follow the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally at the UAB Mini Park (on 14th St, across from Heritage Hall).
There will be free food and drinks, music, free T-shirts, giveaways, hula hooping, as well as health and safety displays and presentations.
Food trucks will be parked in the area for those who would like to purchase food.
The 2017 Health & Safety Fair and Mock Dorm Burn are sponsored by Coca Cola, Snoozy's, UAB Facilities, UAB Occupational Health and Safety, UAB Student Involvement, and the UAB Campus Recreational Center.
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The Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 6th from 10:30am-2:30pm on the UAB Campus Green.
image by David Gunnells/UABA Fire Safety Demonstration involving the burning of full-scale models of residence hall rooms will follow the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally at the UAB Mini Park (on 14th St, across from Heritage Hall).
There will be free food and drinks, music, free T-shirts, giveaways, hula hooping, as well as health and safety displays and presentations.
Food trucks will be parked in the area for those who would like to purchase food.
The 2017 Health & Safety Fair and Mock Dorm Burn are sponsored by Coca Cola, Snoozy's, UAB Facilities, UAB Occupational Health and Safety, UAB Student Involvement, and the UAB Campus Recreational Center.
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Take Action to Prevent the Flu
Published Date: Sep 14
Free flu shots for UAB campus employees
image by Sergia Alvarez
With flu season around the corner, the CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.
Take everyday preventative actions to stop the spread of germs.
Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them.
See more Preventative Steps at the CDC
Free flu shots for UAB campus employees
image by Sergia AlvarezTake everyday preventative actions to stop the spread of germs.
Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them.
See more Preventative Steps at the CDC